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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (4 in.). Note
that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 60cm
(2ft.).
1Press p (macro mode).
The macro menu is displayed.
2Use the multi selector to choose ON and press
the k button.
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button
within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
3Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.
The camera can focus at a distance of 10 cm (4 in.) at the
zoom position at which F glows green (the zoom
indicator is positioned before K).
CMacro Mode
In macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway
to lock focus and exposure.
CThe Macro Mode Setting
The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
Macro mode